As it stands now, Brazilian lightweight Zorobabel Moreira (7-1) is probably best known for a brutal soccer-kick knockout of Roger Huerta at this past June’s ONE FC 4 event.

But after this weekend’s ONE FC 6 card in Singapore, “Zoro” wants to be known as the Asian promotion’s first-ever lightweight champion.

“We’re trying hard to get that belt,” Moreira told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) in his native Portuguese.

A 29-year-old native of Macae, Brazil, Moreira is a now a member of the Asia-based Evolve Fight Team. He started his jiu-jitsu training in Brazil under Adao Januario and was promoted to black belt in a ceremony attended by Carlos Gracie Jr. He later practiced under famed master Roberto “Gordo” Correa de Lima.

“As part of our expansion, I was offered to move to Singapore since our team also had a branch here,” Moreira said. “I had no idea what kind of place Singapore might be, but I knew there was a lot of talent already here. I didn’t give it much thought, really.”

It was a new experience for Moreira but one he insists turned out to be wise.

“I like it here,” Moreira said. “There are excellent Muay Thai instructors here in Singapore. We all get along great.

“If everything keeps going well, I plan to stay here. It’s a great place to live and we have a great team.”

Moreira’s MMA career has flourished during his time in Singapore. He’s earned as many knockout wins as he has submission victories. He’s been defeated just once in eight career bouts as a professional, and he currently boasts a five-fight win streak that includes four stoppage wins. Included in that run is a 3-0 mark under the ONE FC banner, and he’s garnered some attention at the international level with his increasingly impressive performances.

“It’s very rewarding to know that people like our work and are rooting for us,” Moreira said. “We appreciate the love.”

Moreira’s work has been rewarded with a title shot, and he meets the more-experienced Kotetsu Boku (19-7-2) at Saturday’s ONE FC 6 event. Boku makes his ONE FC debut in the fight but is currently 5-1 in his past six appearances.

Despite facing a veteran foe, Moreira believes it’s his time to shine.

“He’s a tough guy,” Moreira said. “He’s a striker who is very experienced. I’ve been studying his game.”

Moreira may have a slight experience edge in one aspect – he’s familiar with ONE FC’s modified rules, which harken back to the brutal days of PRIDE’s seemingly open ruleset, save for a few modifications. While the soccer kick is now one of his signature moments, he admits there are pros and cons to the rule set.

“We have rules which mix PRIDE and UFC rules,” Moreira said. “We can kick the head of a downed opponent. We can throw 12-to-6 elbows, et cetera. Headbutts are not allowed. It’s different from the Unified Rules.

“I won’t say I like it or dislike it. It’s both good and bad, depending if you’re in an advantageous position or not.”

This past June, Moreira certainly was in an advantageous position when he finished off UFC veteran Huerta in devastating fashion. And while that career highlight is sure to be replayed for years to come, Moreira believes his best moments are just beginning.

“I’m just getting started,” Moreira said. “But we train hard in a great team. I’m ready for whatever I face.”

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